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StressEraser

Stress Eraser - Stress Relief That Really Works!

The StressEraser® is an award-winning, FDA-regulated, portable biofeedback device that helps you learn to activate your body's natural relaxation response in minutes -- without the use of medication.
It's sleek medical technology that fits in your pocket, using a harmless finger sensor to convert your pulse into an HRV wave. This wave guides you to synchronize your breathing with your heart rate cycle.

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Stresseraser Features:

Reduces stress by activating a part of the nervous system that quiets the body
Helps you to relax before bed, ensuring a good night's sleep
Rapidly relieves intense stress and helps you to stay calm during stressful situations
Noticeable results within two weeks when used 15 minutes each night
Timer to set a time limit for each session
Backlit screen for use in the dark

Stresseraser Specifications:

Product Dimensions: 2.56" x 3.82" x .73"
Product Weight: 4 oz
Shipping Box Dimensions: 8" x 5" x 4"
Shipping Box Weight: 2 lbs

Stress can cause sleepless nights, tension headaches, and long-term effects. Having been called "Nothing short of magical", the StressEraser is a unique product that is sure to help you conquer stress and feel young again.

A biological process called ergotropic tuning changes the way the nerves in your body respond to stress. It causes your nerves to respond faster and more strongly to stress, making you feel stressed more easily, more quickly, and more intensely. The StressEraser works with a biological system in the body called the parasympathetic system to reverse the effects of ergotropic tuning.

Clinicians have found that breathing can regulate the activity of the parasympathetic system. The StressEraser measures the effects of breathing on the parasympathetic system and guides you on how to use this information to reduce ergotropic tuning, and in doing so reduce stress. Simply place your finger on the pulse sensor and then synchronize your breathing to the screen's Breathwave. In minutes your mind feels calm and your body feels relaxed. Simply using the StressEraser 15 minutes a night before you go to bed can result in hours of relief and allow you to regain the joys of stress-free living. The StressEraser can also be used to rapidly relieve intense stress and help you to remain calm during stressful situations. Date and time settings allow you to track your daily performance while the backlit screen enables you to use the StressEraser in the dark for maximum relaxation.

THE DAY GOES BETTER.

"I've done it preventatively, first thing in the morning. Or sitting in my car before I go up to work. And the day goes better. And I just feel better.”

Doug Austin
CEO, AVRP Architects

I’M A BETTER MOM FOR IT.

"It’s so calming, it’s great. My relationship with my children is much better because I’m a calmer mother. I’m a better mom for it and that’s where it’s changed my life."

Carrie Boyd
Cartersville, GA
Appeared on “Good Morning America”

VERY TREASURED BY THE GUYS AND GALS SERVING HERE IN IRAQ.

"This is a very highly stressful situation here. Crews are overworked, stressed out, shot at, and away from loved ones. Your stress erasers are very treasured by these guys and gals serving here in Iraq. I love to see the looks on their faces when they plug-in for the first time. It's perfect for our mission since Aircrews are not allowed to take medications and if we go to someone to talk about stress we risk losing our security access. The stress eraser allows us to erase the stress without either, and as a bonus feel like we are taking care of things without help from others."

SGT Dan Bauer
U.S. Military, Iraq

I AM IN MUCH BETTER CONTROL OF THE SHAKES, ANGER, NIGHTMARES, ETC. THAT PLAGUE DISABLED VETERANS LIKE ME.

"Thanks to the StressEraser I am ahead of schedule, and in much better control of the shakes, anger, nightmares etc. that plague disabled veterans like me... I see this as a revolution in therapy that has scientific results that cannot be ignored."

Chuck T.
Puna, HI

IT HAS BEEN A LIFESAVER.

"I am going through treatment for breast cancer which is why I try to get 50 points in the morning before I have to go to the hospital. It has been a lifesaver though as far as helping me relax while going through treatments. Thanks again for your help."

Mary Stokes
Media, PA

ON A SCALE OF 1-10, I RANK IT A 10.

"I decided to try the StressEraser during a particularly difficult time in my life as an alternative to taking anti-anxiety medication. It took me a couple of days to really become proficient with it, but now I use it everyday on the subway on my way to work, as well as on an as needed basis during my work day. After 25-30 points I find myself very relaxed, but also alert, energized and more centered in difficult situations. On a scale of 1-10, I rank it a 10 -- wonderful, clever design, and very easy to use."

Ellen G. C.
Bethesda, MD

THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL PRODUCT!

"I purchased this StressEraser for my daughter after reading about it in the Washington Post. My daughter has been plagued with migraines made worse by stress. She is currently a college sophomore. She LOVES this little machine. It has helped her tremendously in trying to control her headaches and helps with that college stress and especially with sleeping. Thank you for a wonderful product!!"

Nancy
Gaithersburg, MD

I AM VERY GRATEFUL.

"I am very grateful for the product. I have told my national coaching class about it, as we are studying stress resiliency. I am so happy for your firm that you have had such astounding success. You deserve the rewards of inventing a great product."

Aline Gaubert
Austin, TX

A CUTTING EDGE PRODUCT THAT TRULY HELPS PEOPLE.

Thank you so much for your EXCELLENT customer service. What an amazing company; a cutting edge product that truly helps people AND truly great customer service! I will continue to demonstrate my StressEraser to people and encourage them to get one... You’re the best. A happy customer.

John Ernest
Carpinteria, CA

YOUR PRODUCT IS MARVELOUS.

"Your product is marvelous. I use it practically every day and definitely feel more in control of my emotional state."

Kirk Mathews
Hidden Hills, CA

PROBLEM RESOLVED.

"For the past 1 1/2 years I have suffered from IBS mostly in the form of constipation. Last week I was remembering what your web site says about the vagus nerve and thought there might be a connection. So I decided to dust of the StressEraser and put it to the test. 100 points when I get in bed and 100 points before getting out of bed. Because I also suffer from insomnia, I also used it during those early a.m. wake ups to put myself back to sleep. I'll skip the details, but I will say, this...problem resolved! I had results in 24 hours and consistently for a full week since then. Yea for the StressEraser!"

Eris Mylo Watson
Oakland, CA

THE BEST WAY THAT I’VE FOUND TO ELIMINATE THE STRESS IN MY LIFE.

"Two or three weeks into using the StressEraser, I started to feel really dramatic changes in the way I was behaving, in the way I felt. In the way I was making decisions…. And I’m not dumping things into my body that I obviously don’t really need… I use the StressEraser before exams and tests, before my classes and I’m able to focus on what I need to focus on and absorb that information. I’m not as short-tempered with family, friends, clients. It helps me be an all-around better person. Using the StressEraser is the best way that I’ve found to eliminate the stress in my life."

Tonya Moore
Galion, OH

IT'S PRETTY AMAZING. I CAN SEE AN OVERALL IMPROVEMENT IN PERFORMANCE.

"Just a brief up-date on my personal usage of the StressEraser; its pretty amazing. Its only been 2-3 weeks, but when I run now, I see a noticeable difference! I can run farther and easier. Normally it takes some time to get into the rhythm, but now I warm up faster and can see an overall improvement in performance! Can't wait to see what else is coming!"

C.C., Rutgers University
Piscataway, N.J.

MY SECURITY BLANKET DURING STRESSFUL TIMES.

"I have grown to depend on my StressEraser during difficult times. It is truly a wonderful tool. Actually, it's my security blanket during stressful times."

Judy Blanton
Montclair, CA

MY FAMILY APPRECIATES THEIR CALMER FATHER.

"Having a stressful job, I developed a habit of clenching my teeth at night, and would wake up several times. When it was finally time to wake up, I would always feel tired. The StressEraser has provided me with the ability to sleep through the night, and I no longer clench my teeth. The genius of the stress eraser is in it being an external device in which to focus on, with quantifiable goals, as opposed to attempting to breathe calmly on my own, and often getting derailed by fixative circular logic. My family also appreciates their calmer father."

Robert S.
Ft. Myers, FL

I'VE NOTICED BETTER RESULTS IN MY STOCK TRADING.

"I was given the StressEraser as a gift some time ago. Among other things, I’ve noticed better results in my stock trading! Most market psychologists recommend some form of breathing exercise for traders to control their emotions. The problem is many retail investors take a few deep breaths and assume they are done. Many traders that I speak to talk about trading the news, but more often than not they are actually trading based on what they feel about the news. Despite taking a few meditation/breathing classes myself I haven’t been as disciplined as I would’ve liked. That is where your product has helped me. It makes you feel like you’re getting instant results, but seems to be more than just a quick fix, which is why I think it would be a popular tool for investors."

Jason Augustine
Redwood City , CA

EVERY MORNING, THE FIRST THING I DO IS PUT MY FINGER IN A STRESSERASER.

"Every morning, as I awaken, the first thing I do, even before I get out of bed, is put my finger in a StressEraser, breathe softly and run up 50 to 100 points. It's such a pleasant, relaxing way to start the day. Every night, as I am about to drift off to sleep, the last conscious thing I do is put my finger in my StressEraser and run up another 50 to 100 points. ...So, you see, there's no need for me to visit your website to learn about the StressEraser. I already love it! If you check your records, you'll see that I purchased three in the last several months. One for our home in Garden City. Another for our home in the Hamptons. And a third for my travel bag, because I've grown so accustomed to it, I don't want to risk forgetting it on trips. You have an awesome product here."

Gary Bencivenga,
Garden City, NY

YOUR PRODUCT IS AWESOME.

"I am a commodity trader and have recommended your product to many of my trader colleagues. Your product is awesome."

Norman Schmid
Chicago, IL

I WAS TRYING TO RECOVER FROM SURGERY... WHAT A LIFT!

"I am a very happy customer. During my peak period in the development cycle of a new software release I had to have back surgery. So I was trying to recover from surgery and work long hours at the same time. I ordered a StressEraser in hopes it would help me handle the situation better. It did, and it continues to work, guiding me quickly into much better meditation than I've ever enjoyed before. What a lift! Good job, folks, and thanks."

Len Cook
Fremont, CA

I GOT IT AND I THINK I'M LOVING IT.

"I got it and I think I'm loving it. It was hard at first, but I seem to have finally learned how to relax and can take the waves from being all jittery to a nice sine wave in just a few seconds. I think I needed something to teach me to relax because it doesn't come normal to my Type A personality. Now, when I feel myself stressing a bit, I just start breathing consciously - whether or not I'm holding the StressEraser. I used it on the plane and wasn't upset by the long lines in customs (though I saw some other people who really could have used a StressEraser). I've been using it about 3 times / day on average and racking up about 40-60 points at a time and then trying to get 100 right before I go to bed (though sometimes I fall asleep while doing it)."

Robert Rohnin
Jacksonville, TX

I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER.

"I must say that after using the StressEraser in any situation I feel so much better."

Lavonne Nelson
Joppa, MD

HELPS ME RELAX RIGHT BEFORE BED.

"It really helps me relax right before bed which is greatly helping me."

Michael Erwin
Sallisaw, OK

IT HAS WORKED ABSOLUTE WONDERS

"I bought this because I had stress due to my diet - too much ephedra, kavakava herb and candy bars/sugars. My stress went out of control and I couldn't even go to college once due to severe anxiety and panic attacks. People started treating me differently. I tried everything: neurologist, yoga, exercise, diet. Nothing worked. I then tried StressEraser and inhale/exhale count of 4 (to meet the triangle) and trust me, it has worked absolute wonders! I will vouch for this company!"

Ncheriyan's Channel

I LOVE THIS DEVICE.

"I just can't say enough good things about this device...I love this device."

Sheila S.

WHAT I REALLY NEED.

"It does help me to feel more relaxed-which is what I really need."

Frances Bott
Newport News, VA

SIMPLY GENIUS.

"Every time I look and hold this thing I can't even imagine how many countless hours went into design and fabrication. Man, this thing is SLICK! Everything down to the smallest details, like the battery direction icons, is simply genius!"

Gregory C.

MY CALMEST DENTAL VISIT YET.

"I took mine to the dentist yesterday and while the hygienist was working on me, I used it and actually it was my calmest dental visit yet. I have been in several wars, flown over 10,000 hours in combat jets, visited New York City, and one Worlds Fair, but I have always been more stressed in dental visits than anything else."

Stephan P.

IT REALLY SHOCKS ME AT HOW GREAT IT WORKED.

"I am totally amazed at how much better I feel. I have more energy, I am more alert and even optimistic. It really shocks me at how great it worked."

Glenna Holiday
Merced , CA

StressEraser Press Reviews

ACTIVATES A PART OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM THAT QUIETS THE BODY -- REDUCING STRESS.

"It's a mini-biofeedback machine that helps to relax your body and calm your mind, just by changing your breathing and your focus... That in turn activates a part of the nervous system that quiets the body-reducing stress."

Robin Roberts
"Good Morning America"

HERE'S ONE HIGH-TECH GADGET THAT'S DESIGNED TO TAKE STRESS AWAY.

"A lot of time high-tech gadgets add to the stress in our lives but here's one high-tech gadget that's designed to take stress away. It's called StressEraser."

John Yang
ABC News

I'VE TRIED IT AND IT'S A PRETTY REMARKABLE TOOL.

"You're focusing your mind and you're slowly counting as you exhale and I've tried it and it's a pretty remarkable tool. It's $299, but if you think about the long-term effects of stress and the long-term health problems that can come from that, it's worth it."

Jane Weaver
MSNBC

I FELT LIKE I'D JUST AWAKENED FROM A NAP, BUT I WAS NOT GROGGY.

"For six weeks, I tried the StressEraser three or four times a week, up to three times a day. I got the hang of slowing down my system pretty easily; my forehead, neck and shoulders felt more relaxed after each session. I felt like I'd just awakened from a nap, but I was not groggy."

Samantha Sordyl
The Washington Post

MAY BE ALL THE TEACHER YOU REALLY NEED.

"I've been trying the StressEraser from Helicor for a couple of days, and I already regard it as my favorite meditation teacher yet. The StressEraser is a slick-looking device, all brushed metal with simple buttons and a clear display showing your pulse in the form of waves, along with other benchmark symbols."

Mark Baard
The Boston Globe

I STARTED TO FEEL CALMER.

"Once I learned to exhale whenever I saw a triangle, I started to feel calmer... Focusing on the shapes on the screen forced me to slow down my breathing and thus my emotions."

Hallie Levine
Women's Health Magazine

IT WILL TRAIN YOU TO BREATHE AND BE CALM.

"This must be one of the few gadgets nowadays that doesn’t double up as an MP3 player – it’ll calm you down though, more than your favourite tunes... It’ll police you, make sure that with every breath you synchronise your breathing with your nerve activity (your heart rate) and train you to breathe and be calm."

Men's Health

SEXY, SLEEK AND NON-INVASIVE.

"The StressEraser is a sexy, sleek and non-invasive stress management gadget that analyses the changes in your body’s nervous system and measures your breathing patterns through biofeedback... it’s a 15-minute portable instruction

manual on how to relieve stress."

Elle Magazine

THE FUTURE OF WELLNESS.

"This little gadget is the future of wellness and stress management.... Before you know it, your mind has eliminated all outside distractions."

Longevity Magazine

RELAX(ED) ME IN EVERY ENVIRONMENT IT TRIED IT IN.

"The device did relax me in every environment I tried it in. A usually tension-inducing subway ride home was almost refreshing. I nearly fell asleep in my office during one afternoon session. And my ability to concentrate amid the clutter of working at home seemed a bit improved following 5 minutes of technology-assisted breathing."

Samuel K. Moore
IEEE Spectrum

YOU COULD SIGN UP FOR YOGA CLASSES, OR BETTER YET, LAY YOUR HANDS ON A NIFTY NEW DEVICE.

"Controlling stress, it turns out, is about activating something called the vagus nerve, a part of the nervous system that influences heart rate. Sounds simple, but how is it done? You could sign up for yoga classes, or better yet, lay your hands on a nifty new device called the StressEraser."

Thomas Jackson
Forbes FYI

NOW YOU DON'T HAVE TO USE A $3,000 MACHINE AT YOUR DOCTOR'S.

"The StressEraser teaches you how to relax and master physical, mental, and emotional stress. It measures the activity of the Vagus nerve by taking your pulse from your index finger... Now you don't have to use a $3,000 machine at your doctor's, or go to an old woman in Chinatown."

New York Post

I CHILLED OUT, HIT A NICE APPROACH, AND MADE PAR.

"I stuck my finger in after I topped a tee shot," said Joan, 41, who's strung tighter than a banjo. "A few deep breaths later, bingo! I chilled out, hit a nice approach and made par."

Golf Magazine

WHO NEEDS A YOGI WHEN YOU HAVE A STRESSERASER?

The Week

A YOGIC CONTRAPTION THAT RELAXES BODY AND MIND.

"The science of effective breathing underlies Sharper Image's StressEraser, a yogic contraption that relaxes body and mind by synchronizing effective breathing with a user's continuous heart rate. Stress activates "sympathetic nerves," increasing your heart rate, brain activity, and breathing rate. Using an infrared fingertip pulse sensor and its own software algorithms to analyze data, the StressEraser measures and displays the effect of sympathetic nerves on your heart rate, as a chart on its LCD. Using that feedback, the StressEraser displays graphical cues to help you coordinate deep breathing with the continuous heart rate, thereby activating "parasympathetic nerves" to counter sympathetic nerves and reduce stress levels. The device can store the charts it generates so that you can monitor your breathing and heart rates over time."

Agam Shah, PC World

IT HAS TAUGHT ME TO MEDITATE. IT'S AMAZING. IT REALLY IS.

"Good Morning America" asked Carrie Boyd, a very stressed-out mom in Atlanta, to try this device... Boyd's husband travels for his job five days a week, leaving her alone to care for their three young children. Boyd said she loved the StressEraser and would recommend it. "When I first got it, I thought, how is this little device the size of a deck of cards going to relax me?" she said. "And it has taught me to meditate. It's amazing. It really is."

ABCNews.com

HIGH-TECH VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT IDEAS.

"Relax your mind and body with this incredible product. The StressEraser is the secret to gaining control over stress. This award winning, hand held biofeedback medical device is designed to calm your mind and relax your body in just 15 minutes. This product is key to helping individuals achieve physiological, mental, and emotional relaxation, without the use of drugs."

Wendy Pettit, Helium

SOMETHING THAT MIGHT BE PRICELESS.

"It's time to chill -- which might be a little easier if you have one of these. It's called the StressEraser and you can think of it as a personal stress guru. The concept is easy. This tiny silver box measures your pulse and the effect breathing has on calming your nerves... The counting focuses your breathing and distracts your mind from looming deadlines… The ability to leave work stress-free? That's something that might be priceless."

HGTV
“I Want That!”

IT'S A GREAT DEVICE TO USE WHEN YOU'RE IN A SITUATION THAT MAKES YOU REALLY NERVOUS.

"StressEraser is like a mini-biofeedback device. Smaller than most cell phones, you slip one finger into the StressEraser. After a few minutes to master the system, you'll be breathing more slowly, following the device's visual wave pattern, and truly relaxing. It's a great device to use when you're in a situation that makes you nervous -- like flying on an airplane, or before making a speech, or during an especially stress-filled day. Even a five or ten-minute session has tremendous benefits."

Mary Shomon
About.com

THE STRESSERASER REALLY WORKS.

"The StressEraser really works. I found that with just a few minutes' training, I could regulate my heart rhythm variations by controlling my breathing. After each session, I felt more relaxed and grounded. (That is, until I read the news again and learned about some crazy new drug being approved by the FDA.)... This is a smart device, and I recommend it to anyone wanting to harness the power of their mind to enhance the health of their body. The StressEraser is a great example of technology applied to wellness in a constructive way."

Mike Adams
Natural News.com

LIKE A MINI-BIOFEEDBACK.

"The idea is, as you can see [your wave] you kind of relax and breathe slower and deeper. It's sort of like a mini-biofeedback."

Dr. Sapna Parikh
Fox 5 News, New York

MANY A-LIST CELEBRITIES IN HOLLYWOOD HAVE BEEN USING THIS COOL LITTLE GADGET.

"Do you have to get a gift for someone that has everything? Well you’re in luck. The Stress Eraser is a great gift! Many A-list celebrities in Hollywood have been using this cool little gadget to keep them calm, stress free, and relaxed. I bought a couple for my friends for the Holidays and I have one. I use it and love it because I’m always running around everyday from one place to another and this little gadget is my break away from everything where I can get relaxed and rejuvinated for my next thing. It’s really cool because it monitors your pulse and teaches you how to lower your stress levels by breathing. It’s even been on “The View” and “Rachel Ray” amongst other newsworthy shows. Check it out at a Brookstone near you or online at www.StressEraser.com."

Richard Harlow, Busted Daily

IT’S SMALL, IT’S EASY, AND IT TEACHES ME HOW TO SLOW DOWN.

"A quick, easy, drug-free way to erase the stress. Ezzie has been using the StressEraser for the recommended 15 minutes a day for a few months and says she's more relaxed. It's a very even, relaxed feeling...It's small, it's easy and it teaches me how to slow down."

Stephanie Stahl, Medical Reporter
CBS 3 Eyewitness News, Philadelphia

A VERY EFFECTIVE WAY TO GET INTO A STRESS-FREE STATE.

"I'd seen their ads for years and was intrigued to finally use the StressEaser. I found it a very effective way to get into a stress free state quickly and easily. Very much like the state one gets into when doing Yoga or Meditation."

Greg Sherwood, KQED-AM, San Francisco

DEEP SENSE OF RELAXATION.

"So simple and easy to use, it's surprising that it actually works...the deep sense of relaxation that I felt actually came relatively quickly."

Adrienne Rayski, Everyday Health

THE AMAZING THING: IT WORKS.

"The amazing thing: It works, as three weeks of testing showed."

Rich Resigno, Barron's
“Our Gadget of the Week”

GUESS WHAT… IT ERASED MY STRESS.

"Guess what... It erased my stress. After just a few days I was breathing like a Zen monk, at least while my finger was on the meter."

Michael Specter, Men's Vogue

UNDENIABLY CALMING.

“The device is undeniably calming. Watching your heart rate and concentrating on breathing leaves little room for other thoughts. Mrs. Skeptic used the device three times before bed, and each time she enjoyed a solid night's sleep, which for her is an accomplishment. On the night she didn't use it, she was back to fidgeting, staring at the ceiling and, she later admitted, spending an inordinate amount of time wondering if hamsters could ride bicycles… if you feel most at peace with a gadget in your hand, the StressEraser might be for you."

Chris Woolston, Los Angeles Times

THERE IS ONE WAY YOU CAN COMBAT STRESS AND FINALLY DEFEAT IT.

"One of the most common diseases these days is stress; nobody seems to escape from it. Regardless of age or social background, people nowadays suffer from great levels of stress. The good news is that there is one way you can combat stress and finally defeat it. If you would like to take things easy or at least not stress out with every little thing, check out this site. At StressEraser.com you will find an effective tool in order to diminish and combat stress. The StressEraser reduces stress and thus enhances your health and well-being. This effective device captures your finger pulse and calculates the time between each pulse, and then it makes you relax by teaching you how to breathe in a particular way."

KillerStartups.com

YOU SIMPLY SLIP YOUR FINGER INTO THE SLOT, COUNTING SOFTLY AS YOU SHED YOUR STRESS.

"The little biofeedback machine, which is about the size of a BlackBerry, has an infrared fingertip sensor that monitors the way you breathe by translating pulse beats into waves that you can watch roll across the StressEraser's LCD. The machine essentially decodes various nerve signals -- it's complicated, but there are stimulating nerves that increase your heart rate and lead to faster breathing patterns and pacifying nerves that do the opposite. We want the opposite. To get there, you simply slip your finger into the slot and monitor your breathing patterns on the LCD, counting softly as you shed your stress."

Sunday Pioneer

WE LOVE IT.

"Why we love it: It relieves stress by focusing your mind on triangles and squares. That's a lot easier - and less consequential - than going postal on someone."

Men’s Edge magazine

YOU CAN FIND THE TRIGGERS INSIDE YOURSELF TO REDUCE YOUR STRESS.

"The device displays both stimulating (stress) activity and pacific (calming) activity. With a little practice, you can find the triggers inside yourself to reduce your stress and increase your ability to calm down."

David Shein, Rochester Insider

FOCUS YOUR THOUGHTS IN A WAY THAT WILL QUIET YOUR MIND AND ALLOW YOU TO USE THE FORCE.

"This nifty handheld device takes your pulse and measures your simulating and pacifying nerve activity (all from your left index finger). Then it teaches you how to guide your breathing and mental focus in an effort to lower your stimulating nerve activity and increase your pacifying nerve activity. This will allow you to focus your thoughts in a way that will quiet your mind and allow you to use the force."

Matt Eagan, Hartford Courant

MODERN LIFE IS SO ADVANCED THAT ONLY TECHNOLOGY CAN CALM US DOWN.

"Modern life is so advanced that only technology can calm us down. Enter the StressEraser, which uses biofeedback “to quickly calm the body and mind, anytime, anywhere."

SciFi magazine

CAN HELP YOU CHILL OUT DURING STRESSFUL SITUATIONS.

"For the stressed-out: The StressEraser by Helicor can help you chill out during stressful situations."

Minneapolis Star-Tribune

PERFECT FOR THE HECTIC AND HIGH STRUNG.

“The machine acts as your own personal guide to serenity by monitoring your heart rate on an LCD screen.”

Charlotte Woman

BREATHE EASY.

"Need to unwind? The StressEraser takes a finger-touch reading of your pulse, determines the optimal breathing pattern that will slow your heart rate, then uses chimes to direct your inhales and exhales."

Jessica Daynor, Estates West

INEXPENSIVE AND EASY TO USE.

“This technique is inexpensive and easy to use and has been shown to significantly increase work performance when used by a group of employees.”

Momentum Medical Consortium Newsletter

EASY TO USE.

"One of the reasons why this device is easy to use is the instant feedback. The wave pattern gives the user realtime info on the activities of the "stimulating" and "pacifying" nerves."

Wan-Chi Lau, Rainy Day Magazine

I FELT RECENTERED.

"It was incredibly helpful. I experienced it as a reset button. I felt recentered... It's definitely made me more self-aware of when I'm starting to 'flood' or to be more stressed.”

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

ACHIEVE TOTAL RELAXATION.

"Breathe away your blues ... The StressEraser monitors your pulse and translates it into a display-screen image so you can keep track of your breathing patterns and modify them to achieve total relaxation."

Shop! Magazine

IT TOTALLY CALMED ME DOWN.

"I did a quick 35 point session, and it totally calmed me down. I was surprised as hell because I am stricken with anger issues."

The Quest to be Heard

SOME OF THE BEST MONEY I EVER SPENT.

"I know, it was about $300, but I feel like it was some of the best money I’ve ever spent. Anyway, the StressEraser has really helped me relax.... I found the device very easy to use. I think anyone would find it easy to use, especially if you follow the instructions, which are really very simple... With the StressEraser I am being proactive in doing things to improve my health. Oh and BTW, I don’t get any money for a “testimonial” like this. But I do believe in dealing with stress, and the StressEraser has helped me."

The Tao of Health

THIS IS RELAXATION.

"The StressEraser has a simple, no-nonsense user interface. It is really easy to use. You put your finger in the sensor, hit the “on” button, and the unit starts graphing. Once it figures you out, it starts printing pointers near the end of each inhalation. All you do is synchronize your breathing to the pointers. It helps you breathe deeply and evenly, and this, my caffeine-guzzling geek friend, is relaxation."

Into the Void

ORDER US A DOZEN!

"Helicor spent four years in the development of their newest product, the StressEraser, billed as being able to magically "quickly calm the body and the mind, anytime, anywhere." Order us a dozen!"

Barb Dybwad, Engadget.com

STRESS RELIEF ON THE GO HAS HAD FEW OPTIONS, UNTIL NOW.

"Aside from popping over-the-counter (or under-the-counter) drugs, or yelling “Serenity Now!” (ala George’s dad on Seinfeld), stress relief on-the-go has had few options, until now.

Gadgetizer.com

I DON’T KNOW QUITE HOW IT WORKS, BUT THE STRESSERASER IS PRETTY COOL.

Gadgetmadness.com

CUTTING EDGE BIOFEEDBACK TECHNOLOGY.

"The StressEraser incorporates cutting-edge biofeedback technology to provide mental calm and physical relaxation."

Gizmag.com

WE ALL NEED IT NO MATTER WHAT WE THINK.

"We all need it no matter what we think, having a device that I can look at to see my stress level would be great. With the StressEraser, you can calm your mind and relax your body whenever you want, wherever you go, whether you are spending time at home, working on the job, lying in bed, coping with difficult events or flying on a plane, you can take your StressEraser with you.

TubaDuba Fitness Technology

THIS LITTLE GADGET SEEMS TO BE THE REAL THING.

The New Pink

A GROWING NUMBER OF TASTEMAKERS ARE GETTING HOOKED.

“Got a case of bad vibes? Give this little biofeedback gizmo a spin... a growing number of tastemakers are getting hooked.”

Men.Style.com

SOON ENOUGH, I GOT THE HANG OF IT.

"A distracted thought would pop into my head, ruining the arcing, gentle slopes—and solid scores—that I'd worked so hard to attain. But soon enough, I got the hang of it and even fell asleep once in the middle of a session—the only situation I can think of, really, where dozing off on something or someone can be taken as a compliment.

Ashley Muldoon, Men’s Vogue

SUBTLE, BUT PRETTY AMAZING.

"My doctor actually prescribed it for me. The results are subtle but pretty amazing. My major successes have been trying to get to sleep at night."

David Pescovitz, Boingboing.net

STRESSERASER WIPES AWAY YOUR WORRIES.

"StressEraser can help ease the strains of work and life, even if you're sitting at your desk and have only a few moments between conference calls."

Profit Magazine

I AM ALREADY FEELING GOOD

"StressEraser is a neat little gadget I can take with me everywhere when I need more relaxation. StressEraser is the latest and greatest in biofeedback. I have used StressEraser for one week and I am already feeling good. In three more weeks I am sure I will feel younger as promised in the StressEraser ad. I have noticed my memory is faster, I am more willing to exercise, my appetite is under control, and I am overall more self-controlled."

Larupi's Review
Viewpoints.com

SUBTLE BUT PRETTY AMAZING

"My doctor actually prescribed it for me. The results are subtle but pretty amazing... When I finish, I don't feel much different. But when I climb into bed I find it amazingly easy to fall and stay asleep.

George Brett
KK Cool Tools

TECH THAT CAN MAKE YOUR LIFE BETTER

"The tech world is notorious for claiming this gadget and that gadget “will improve your life” or “will make your life easier.” The promises often fall flat. However, there are exceptions. Over the past few weeks I’ve been testing out two products. The StressEraser which helps you relax through focused deep-timed breathing, and the SleepTracker watch which helps you wake up at the right time based on your automatically detected sleep patterns.

Surprisingly, these products work really well. They deliver on their promises and really do help you relax and sleep better — two things that can definitely improve your life. Waking up at the right time is an amazing thing. It’s hard to believe how much difference it makes. I was skeptical at first, but I recommend both products highly. Do check them out."

37 Signals

A GREAT MEDITATION TOOL

"When stress has you tied up in knots or you have trouble falling asleep, you can try meditation or yoga, or you can simply pick up the StressEraser... We found the StressEraser to be a great mediation tool for anyone who doesn't have some other stress-relief practice already in place. We like the unit's compact size, lightweight feel and high quality design; because it's so small, you can take it to your office, on vacation or on business trips to clear your mind, deal with the anxiety of travel or simply relax when things get a bit out of control."

HowStuffWorks.com
Consumer Guide Products

TECHNOLOGY CAN BE GREAT.

"Technology can be great. And if this can help a person move through stress in a successful way, I say, "Woohoo!"

Dr. Deborah Serani
Dr. Deb Psychological Perspectives

IT JUST FEELS PRETTY GOOD.

"Once you read the little Quick Start guide, it's actually really easy to do... my experience was pretty easy. I did a quick 30-minute session and then a few minutes later I did 70 more, so I did 100 total in like 20 minutes.

"Overall I felt more relaxed, it was even pleasant at times... I mean it just feels pretty good, you can tell."

Underview's Channel
You Tube

YOU'LL BE BREATHING LIKE A PRO.

"Holding stress for hours isn't good for you.   Meet the StressEraser. This highly portable high-tech gizmo lets you use biofeedback anywhere, anytime. It takes a little while to get the hang of it. (Okay, we didn't read the instructions right away.) But once you get the rhythm down, you'll be breathing like a pro."

Healthy Bite
National Health & Wellness Club

StressEraser in the News

July 24, 2009 - StressEraser in the spotlight on Philip Reed's "GolfGadgets" video segment. View segment on You Tube.

March 3, 2009 - Research on StressEraser as adjunct treatment for Depression presented at Psychosomatic Medicine Conference.

September 5, 2008 - StressEraser Featured on "The Rachael Ray Show."
"For a lot of people, especially people who are very stressed out, this could be a very nice thing." - Dr. Donnica Moore

July 21, 2008 - StressEraser Selected for the Celebrity Gift Bag at the 2008 ESPY Awards.
Photo: IndyCar champion Helio Castroneves chills out at the photo shoot.

May 8, 2008 - StressEraser Featured on "The View."
“The StressEraser helps synchronize your breath with your heart rate. We should all be using this to reduce stress!” - Elisabeth Hasselbeck

StressEraser Clinical Research

Zucker, T, et al (2009). The Effects of RSA Biofeedback on HRV and PTSD Symptoms
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Abstract: This controlled pilot study compared RSA biofeedback to progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) as adjunctive interventions for 38 persons with PTSD symptoms in a residential treatment facility for a substance use disorder. Both groups were assessed at pre-intervention and 4-week post intervention. Group x time interactions revealed significantly greater reductions in depressive symptoms and increases in HRV indices for the RSA group. Both groups significantly reduced PTSD and insomnia symptoms and a statistical trend was observed for reduced substance craving for the RSA group. Increases in HRV were significantly associated with PTSD symptom reduction. Overall, these results provide preliminary support for the efficacy of RSA biofeedback in improving physiological and psychological health for individuals with PTSD.
Sherlin, L, et al (2009). Effects of Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia ....pdf
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The objective of this study was to examine the acute effects of a portable respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) biofeedback device as compared to passive biofeedback control on state anxiety, heart rate (HR), and Stroop task (Congedo, 2003) performance during repeated administration of the Stroop task cognitive stressor in a single brief session. Participants were individuals reporting stress levels at least 1 SD above the mean on the Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen, Kamarck, & Mermelstein, 1983). The RSA group had signiﬁcantly reduced HR compared to the control group at postintervention and Stressor 2. Both groups signiﬁcantly improved Stroop scores. Together, these preliminary results suggest that brief relaxation training can reduce state anxiety but that RSA biofeedback appears to have added beneﬁts in reducing state anxiety and HR stress reactivity compared to passive relaxation techniques.
Sherlin, L & Wycoff, S (2009). Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia Feedback Impact...
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Abstract: Participants were recruited and enrolled based upon response and completion of the State Trait Anxiety Interview. A total of 121 were screened; 80 were eligible based on the phone screen, 46 came in for an interview and 43 subjects completed the protocol (one sensor error, one computer problems, one reschedule never returned). Participants were randomized into both a control (placebo device) and experimental group based on STAI-S scores to stratify across groups. RSA feedback was performed using the StressEraser device. The study recorded 19 channel EEG, frontalis electromyography, electrocardiogram, blood volume pulse, respiratory rate, skin conductance and ﬁnger temperature under baseline, stroop task, biofeedback, post baseline and post stroop. Brodmann’s Area 24, 30 and 31 are cortical components of the limbic system and are involved in emotional processing and the affective dimensions of pain. In combination with the decreases in state anxiety the ﬁndings illustrate the physiological evidence that RSA feedback decreases arousal in cortical areas critical to the experience of anxiety. The implication is that RSA feedback can regulate the cortical limbic structures as a non-invasive treatment modality for anxiety and/or stress.
Reiner, R (2008). Integrating a Portable Biofeedback Device into Clinical...
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Abstract: This study examined the effectiveness of a portable Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) biofeedback device as an adjunct to CBT in persons with anxiety disorders and other disorders associated with autonomic dysfunction attending outpatient treatment. Participants were 24 individuals attending outpatient cognitive behavioral treatment for a range of anxiety disorders. Participants were assessed over a 3 week period. Outcomes included measures of anxiety (STAI-Y), sleep disturbances (PSQI), anger (STAEI), and subjective questions about the effectiveness of the device as a treatment adjunct. Significant reductions were found for anxiety and anger and for certain sleep variables (e.g. sleep latency)...
Muench, F (2008). The Portable StressEraser Heart Rate Variability...
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Abstract: Heart rate variability biofeedback is a burgeoning clinical intervention for a variety of disorders. This paper describes a handheld heart rate variability biofeedback device called the StressEraser. The role of home training devices, the device algorithm and biofeedback method, and current research findings are highlighted. Additional attention is paid to the importance of user preferences and compliance with home practice when choosing appropriate interventions.
Kennedy, J, et al (2008). Integrating a Portable Biofeedback Device...
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Abstract: Due to the nature of the work, customer call centres are noted high-stress environments when compared to other subsets of the same business and to other industries. Two studies in two separate call centres were performed to assess the impact of a portable heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback device on employee performance ratings and stress-related complaints. Results from the first study indicated a significant improvement in call scores (objective third party call ratings about quality of service) in the intervention group compared to the control, whereas results from the second study revealed a significant reduction in subjective stress-related complaints...
Ebben, MR, et al (2009). Moderating Laboratory Adaptation with the Use of a.pdf
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Difficulty sleeping is a common problem with laboratory polysomnograms. This affects both polysomnograms that are used as a clinical tool to investigate sleep pathology or an an outcome in variable research. The goal of this study was to use a handheld biofeedback device (StressEraser) to improve sleep quality in the laboratory. Ten subjects without a history of sleep disorders were randomly assigned to either a StressEraser or no-treatment control condition. A sleep disturbance scale derived from sleep efficient, REM latency, minutes of stage 1 sleep, and wake after sleep onset was created to evaluate the difference between these groups. Subjects in the StressEraser group had significantly lower scores on the sleep disturbance scale compared to the no-treatment control group (p = 0.003). Sleep latency was not improved. In conclusion, the StressEraser significantly improved sleep quality compared to a no-treatment control group. This suggests that the StressEraser may be an effective tool to help reduce the first-night effect in nighttime laboratory sleep studies.
Chaudhri, P (2009). The Effects of Cardiorespiratory Biofeedback and...
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Abstract: The study examines the treatment of major depressive disorder in 60 patients with coronary artery disease. These patients typically present with low heart rate variability (HRV) and dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system, which are associated with depression. The experimental group treatment included the StressEraser, psychotherapy and sertraline (i.e. Zoloft) medication. The control group was treated with sertraline only. Depression levels were determined for both groups using several standard tests at 8 weeks and at a 12-week follow-up visit. HRV levels were also assessed at those checkpoints. The promising findings suggest that using StressEraser biofeedback and psychotherapy as an adjunct treatment with sertraline was remarkably more effective in reducing depression and increasing heart rate variability than the antidepressant medication alone. The StressEraser group demonstrated: - Significantly greater reduction in depression severity - Higher depression remission - Increased heart variability - Improvements in mindfulness (i.e. focus and awareness) plus emotion regulation.
Heilman, K, et al (2008). Accuracy of the StressEraser in Detecting Cardiac...
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Abstract: StressEraser is a commercially marketed biofeedback device designed to enhance heart rate variability. StressEraser makes its internal calculations on beat-to-beat measures of finger pulse intervals. However, the accuracy and precision of StressEraser in quantifying interbeat intervals using finger pulse intervals has not been evaluated against standard laboratory equipment using RR intervals. Accuracy was assessed by simultaneously recording interbeat intervals using the StressEraser and a standard laboratory ECG system. The interbeat intervals were highly correlated between the systems...